Day 7-It has been a week.

Typical Dinner- White carrots, 1/2 sweet potato, beet, asparagus (all steamed to perfection) and a protein drink. White carrots are a new addition to my diet. They are yummy steamed and slightly sweet. The texture is slightly different than orange carrots.

I feel phenomenal. I feel lean and in shape. I did not work out today but I am trying to workout 3-5 times a week.

My clothes are getting loose and I am so excited. I hope to fit in all the clothes in the box marked "Melanie's Skinny clothes" within the next month or so... =)

Weight loss so far: 8+lbs

DAY 6!! Feeling even better.

Today, I feel wonderful. I was extremely busy all day and did not feel sluggish at all. I was full of energy. I went walking/running this evening, so I got my exercise. I add another supplement on Day 8 and I can eat meat on Day 11 so my vegetarian days are coming to an end. =)

Total weight loss to date: 7+lbs.

Day 5-Feeling good!

Today, I was hungrier than I have been and I feel like I was always eating. On day 11 I get to add protein (fish, chicken, etc) so that should help! =) I don't eat a lot at one time and think my stomach has shrunk. I am more focused.
I have more energy today. I went on a walk with the family tonight and hope to add an exercise routine next week (ie, JM Shred).

Weight loss to date: 7lbs

day 4....minor headache!

Day 4.
I had real fleeting cravings today. I craved tortilla chips and cheese on separate occasions. I don't understand tortilla chips but I LOVE cheese.
I exercised today! Whoohoo. It was not the Jillian Micheals Shred workout that I am used to-I just took a walk. The Detox info says not to complete strenuous workouts... but I am contemplating the JM workout on level one! Haha
I do have a minor headache and I am tired so I think I am going to go to bed!

Weight loss 5+ lbs. Not bad for 4 days!

Day 3! ahhh sleep!

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Day 3-Last night I was so tired I fell asleep a little after 9pm. I never go to sleep that early! I slept until nearly 7am. I was exhausted! I am still feeling a little sleepy today but felt energetic most of the day. My headache is almost completely gone. I raked the garden and played outside with the kids! I am hoping to exercise more tomorrow.

My daily menu includes:
Breakfast: Salad, raw veggies, little bit of fruit and protein drink blended with fruit.
AM Snack: I often forget to snack but my grab carrots, broccoli, etc.
Lunch: same as breakfast
PM Snack: same AM snack
Supper: Steamed veggies, fruit, and protein drink blended with fruit.
I was using organic olive oil blended with vinegar and spices as salad dressing but have decided I like avocado and bits of fruit in my salad instead.

I rarely get hungry.
Weight loss to date: 5 1/2 lbs

Day 2!!!

So, update. =) Last night I had a throbbing headache. I decided to tough it out so I grabbed a cold washcloth to put on my head. It helped very little and I tossed and turned all night and slept little. When I woke up, I weighed myself and to my delight, I LOST 4LBS! Yes, 4lbs in one day! Now, back to the headache. I decided I was going to tough it out. I rested before church and it lessened. By the time we got home from church my head was throbbing and company was coming. I took a low dose of ibuprofen. Probably not the smartest move but it was a killer headache! The headache lessened significantly and hasn't returned. I am sluggish and tired today. My body feels leaner-less bloated.
Weird observation today-I don't really get hungry or have cravings. I just feel a pain in my stomach and know I should eat. I don't really think about food... probably because I know I can't have what I really want! Fruit and some veggies taste so sweet. VERY sweet. Yum. I look forward to fruit. I miss my Chi tea.
I figured out I like beets. Not pickled like my mom canned but steamed. YUM! They taste sweet. Also, I made a salad with romaine lettuce, red cabbage, avocado, cantaloupe, tomato, and green onion. Sounds weird but it was so good. =)

Detoxing-1st day!

I am using Standard Process 21 day Detox! Notice all the supplements and protein shakes. I am eating ONLY fruits, vegetables, and protein drink for the fist 7 days. On the 8th day, I will start adding chicken and fish into my diet. I will be eating twice as many fruits as veggies and half of the veggies must be raw. I am not taking the herb that controls carb cravings because I do not eat sugar or gluten.

I am hoping to loose weight as well as detox. I uploaded before pictures and hope to be updating pictures as the detox progresses.

On my first day, I am very sluggish and have a headache. Being the klutz that I am, I hit my head today, so I am not sure if the pain is detox or self inflicted. I did NOT have cravins today! Crazy... sugar free totally rocks!!! I did not exercise today but I will start to add exercise when my energy returns. I am told by the 3rd or 4th day my energy level will soar. My metabolism should be running at an optimal level until I indulge in sugar (won't be this year). I am going to try to update my blog daily. I am so excited and have high expectations for this detox.